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What is another word for Protestants?

Pronunciation: [pɹˈɒtɪstənts] (IPA)

Protestants are a religious group that originated from the 16th-century Protestant Reformation movement, which began in Europe. Synonyms for Protestants might include non-Catholic Christians, Evangelicals, Calvinists, Lutherans, Anglicans, Baptists, and Methodists. The main characteristic of Protestants is their rejection of the authority of the Roman Catholic Church and their adherence to the Bible as the sole source of Christian doctrine. The diversity of the Protestant movement has led to the creation of different denominations, each with its own distinctive beliefs and practices. Despite their differences, all Protestants share a common commitment to their faith in Jesus Christ and the importance of worshiping God.
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It must be remembered that the new measure applied quite as much to the Protestants and to the Jews as to the Catholics.
"A History of the Third French Republic"
C. H. C. Wright
While there was thus very little secret printing in England, exiled Protestants, Catholics, and Nonconformists all in turn made frequent recourse to foreign presses, and apparently succeeded in circulating their books in England.
"Fine Books"
Alfred W. Pollard
Civil troubles were intensified by dissension between Catholics and Protestants.
"History of the United States, Volume 6 (of 6)"
E. Benjamin Andrews

Famous quotes with Protestants

  • Although golf was originally restricted to wealthy, overweight Protestants, today it's open to anybody who owns hideous clothing.
    Dave Barry
  • It is sufficient to say, what everybody knows to be true, that the Irish population is Catholic, and that the Protestants, whether of the Episcopalian or Presbyterian Church, or of both united, are a small minority of the Irish people.
    John Bright
  • When I told the people of Northern Ireland that I was an atheist, a woman in the audience stood up and said, 'Yes, but is it the God of the Catholics or the God of the Protestants in whom you don't believe?
    Quentin Crisp
  • The cultural contrast I saw between religions... Catholics have a lot of mediators, going through saints and Mary or whatever. Protestants in general say things to God directly.
    Robert Duvall
  • Two studies from the year 2000, however, indicate that Catholics give lower ratings to their clergy's ministerial activities across the board than do Protestants.
    Andrew Greeley

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